Lessons From the Cycle: How CRE Leaders See the Market Shifting with Rod Santomassimo & Bob Knakal

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Video added by America's Commercial Real Estate Show | Date Uploaded: April 10, 2026 | Date Created: February 11, 2026

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Considering the current environment and past cycles how might we position our business for the next phase of commercial real estate? In this episode of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, host Michael Bull, CCIM is joined by industry veterans Bob Knakal and Rod Santomassimo (World’s Top CRE Coach) to discuss the market, development strategies, and how investors and brokers can position well for 2026. Drawing on decades of transaction and advisory experience, the conversation explores how highest and best use is evolving, why redevelopment and repositioning opportunities are increasing, and what’s driving momentum across office, multifamily, retail, and hotel assets. The group also covers construction costs, financing conditions, transaction volume expectations, and why market cycles create opportunity for those prepared to act. Rod shares perspective on specialization, broker strategy, and building long-term success in changing markets, while Bob explains why fundamentals and adaptability can matter as much as location. This episode delivers practical insights for commercial real estate investors, developers, brokers, lenders, and advisors looking to understand market trends and identify opportunity heading into 2026. America's Commercial Real Estate Show wishes you Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year! TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/ Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/ Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/


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Brokerage, Economics/Market Reports/Research, REITs / Investment Funds, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches
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Hospitality, Multifamily, Office, Retail
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